section are applicable credits under 2 CFR 200.406.
(3) The participating jurisdiction must prohibit project owners from charging for:
(i) Surety bonds, security deposit insurance, or instruments similar to surety bonds or security deposit insurance, in lieu of or in addition to a security deposit in units;
(ii) Fees that are not customarily charged in rental housing ( e.g., laundry room access fees); and
(iii) Fees to inspect units or correct deficiencies in the property condition of units or common areas of the project that were not caused by the tenant or are only due to normal wear and tear.
(4) Rental project owners may charge:
(i) Reasonable application fees to prospective tenants;
(ii) Parking fees to tenants only if such fees are customary for rental housing projects in the neighborhood; and
(iii) Fees for services such as bus transportation or meals, as long as the services are voluntary and fees are charged for services provided.
[61 FR 48750, Sept. 16, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 28929, May 28, 1997; 67 FR 61756, Oct. 1, 2002; 72 FR 16685, Apr. 4, 2007; 78 FR 44669, July 24, 2013; 80 FR 75935, Dec. 7, 2015; 90 FR 869, Jan. 6, 2025]